I'm on-board with anything to defeat diaper Don. Give me Mitt fuckin' Romney as VP. As long as it guarantees fascism doesn't win, I'm all for any candidate that can get the votes. If that takes a coalition like France just had and some compromise, so be it. I don't think we'll see a traditional R and D party split like in the past. Now it's all against F.
Even though he's old, I think it'd still work. By keeping her as VP there's continuity of Biden's administration and she's ready to take over if he doesn't complete the term. He has broad appeal with Independents which will bolster their chances of winning in November.
Biden would still work. At this point it would be incredibly stupid to pick an even older person than Biden. Bernie as VP to literally any younger person would be a huge boon.
The only way Bernie can win a position of power is by revolt of the bases through the primaries, because the party establishment is not going to allow it any other way. Aside from his political leanings, having him gain relevance now when the paradigm is "how could we end up with such a dinosaur at the helm?" is almost impossible, even though he is by all means more sentient than both Biden and Trump. Still, I think it would be good.
There's no need to do a second term. Just fill the gap now to win and push for more progressive policies. This set up the next generation to take over in '28.
Yeah, but the incumbant historically has had an advantage. If Bernie only served one term, the next Democratic nominee after him wouldn't have the advantage that someone willing and capable of serving two terms would. And that would risk a Republican win in 2028.
I love Bernie with all my heart. But he is too old. We need a next-generation Bernie Sanders, not quite as publicly grating as AOC, but I'd really love to see her elected in 8 years. Maybe Pete Buttigieg? Who did Bernie groom to succeed him?
He's not, as sad as it is, that's why he'll have an easier time getting elected. I'd want a democratic socialist or social democrat in the White House, but let's not fool ourselves... the overton window isn't there yet.
Like I posted in the news mega thread, even if he died day one his admin would interest me far above any of the democratic party options and he’s probably the only politician I would trust on Palestine. Ofc that’s exactly why they (the party) wouldn’t do it.
Ngl they fucked Bernie over with Biden in that election I swear down since Bidens health issues was a talk of the town, even back then.
He needs his justice served fr.